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Team News: Matty James, Riyad Mahrez return for the Foxes

Leicester City welcome back Matty James and Riyad Mahrez for their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.

Leicester City welcome back midfield duo Matty James and Riyad Mahrez for the visit of Crystal Palace.

James returns after completing a suspension, while Mahrez slots back into the side after returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Algeria.

However, deadline-day signing Robert Huth is unavailable as he completes a two-match ban for comments made on social media.

New signings Pape Souare, Keshi Anderson and Lee Chung-yong all miss out for Crystal Palace.

Mile Jedinak remains on the sidelines with an ankle problem and Yannick Bolasie is still away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Leicester City: Schwarzer; Simpson, Morgan, Wasilewksi, Konchesky; Mahrez, Cambiasso, James, Schlupp; Nugent, Ulloa

Crystal Palace: Speroni; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Kelly; Puncheon, McArthur, Ledley, Mutch, Zaha; Gayle

Listen to the views of two of the Sports Mole team as they preview the encounter at the King Power Stadium.

Follow all the action with our live commentary.

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